Pancake Rocks and Blowholes. Picturesque and highly identifiable limestone formations that have been pounded by the Tasman sea for tens of thousands of years. The blowholes blast water up to 50 feet (15 meters) into the air as the waves crash into the caverns below the rocks.

Punakaiki Horse Treks, 64 3 731 1839. Guided two and a half hour treks leaving morning and afternoon. Ride into Punakaiki river valley and Paparoa national park and finish along the beach. $125 per person with a two person minimum for the standard tour, personalized tours for $175. Closed in winter.

Nature's Tours, Punakaiki Canoes building (1km North of Punakaiki Information Centre), ☎+64 37311442, [1]. 8-9. Guided Tours of the coastlines and forests of the Paparoa National Park.$45-$400. (42.1,171.3332)edit

Punakaiki does not have a proper store so bring your own food from Greymouth or Westport if you want to cook or are on a budget. All restaurants and cafes are well overpriced. The YHA/BBH hostel and the Campsite sell some basic canned foods and eggs. The hostel is cheaper and they also bake their own bread and muffins daily.

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